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DGCA Proposes Crackdown on Unruly Flyers: 30-Day Instant Bans for Smoking, Booze, Safety Violations
The DGCA aims to speed enforcement by letting airlines impose 30-day bans on disruptive passengers without regulatory referral, excluding them from the official No Fly List.
- Yesterday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation proposed amending CAR to let airline operators impose flying bans up to 30 days on unruly or disruptive passengers without prior referral.
- Growing incidents of unruly behaviour prompted the DGCA to propose streamlining procedures so airlines can swiftly act to protect passenger safety and flight operations.
- Currently, airlines must refer cases to the independent committee that must decide within 45 days before a ban; the draft proposes direct action for up to 30 days.
- However, the draft specifies passengers banned under this provision would not be on the regulator's official `No Fly List`, and DGCA says airline operators can act immediately to deter offenders.
- DGCA defines disruptive acts as smoking, alcohol consumption on domestic flights, emergency exit tampering, and categorises screaming and seat-kicking as disruptive under Rule 133A while inviting stakeholders’ comments.
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The New Indian Express
NewsDrumAviation regulator DGCA proposes stricter norms to deal with unruly passengers
Among other proposals, the regulator has mentioned that an airline shall formulate and implement an SOP for the handling of unruly passengers and for reporting
Times of India
The Economic TimesDGCA proposes 30-day ban for unruly flyers
Aviation watchdog DGCA is proposing stricter rules for unruly passengers. Airlines may soon impose direct flying bans of up to 30 days for certain offenses. This new policy aims to ensure safety and discipline on flights. Existing provisions for longer bans based on offense levels remain. Stakeholder feedback is currently being sought on these proposed changes.
DGCA Tightens Reins on Unruly Passengers: Stricter Flying Bans Proposed
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has proposed stricter regulations to manage unruly air passengers. Airlines can impose up to a 30-day flying ban without committee consent. Actions warranting bans include disruptive behavior, smoking, and unauthorized use of safety equipment. Stakeholder feedback is invited until March 16.
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